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QUESTION N06
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12.5 marks

Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?

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What the examiner wants

Explain/Analyse the exact proposition in the PYQ — “Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?” — using concept/chronology or mechanism, evidence on both sides where relevant, and a conclusion that answers the directive rather than merely describing States Reorganisation.

Explain/AnalyseAnswer exactly what the question asks.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1For the prompt cue ‘Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?’, directly answer: Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?≈45 words
  2. 2For the prompt cue ‘Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?’, build the causal/institutional mechanism behind States Reorganisation, not just a list of features≈45 words
  3. 3For the prompt cue ‘Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?’, add one verified official-source anchor and a limitation/counterpoint specific to States Reorganisation≈45 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Define/contextualise States ReorganisationExplain mechanism/chronologyQuestion-specific evidence/examplesImplicationsConcise conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • For the prompt cue ‘Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?’, avoid a generic note on States Reorganisation; answer the actual wording/directive and the States Reorganisation proposition
  • For the prompt cue ‘Has the formation of linguistic States strengthened the cause of Indian Unity?’, do not add examples around States Reorganisation unless they prove, qualify or rebut the proposition asked

Value addition

  • 3-box flow: concept/context → core argument/evidence → implication/way forward
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

Official source anchors

These are authoritative sources selected for this exact PYQ. Where a card is an official-domain anchor rather than a fact-level citation, verify the precise provision, definition or data point on the linked source before using it.